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ART SHANTIES: Grant funds guarantee shantytown will return again in 2017 FROM PAGE 1

than 11,000 people came to see the fi rst shanty village to appear on White Bear Lake. The Art Shanty Projects made its first appearance in 2005 on Medicine Lake in Plymouth. When organizers decided it was time for a new locale, supportive White Bear Center of the Arts and city leaders lured the project to the metro’s second-largest lake. Last winter no shanties appeared on the ice while the organization welcomed a new executive director and artistic director, incorporated as a nonprofit and applied for grants. According to Executive Director Dawn Bentley, a $100,000 grant from ArtPlace America funded an increase in the stipends given to the selected shanty builders and performing artists and guaranteed that there will be an art shanty town back on White Bear Lake in 2017. Another grant from VSA Minnesota is supporting efforts to make the Art Shanty Projects more accessible to people with disabilities. Those initiatives include transportation between the county park and the shanty village and audio described village tours for people with visual impairments on Feb. 20 and tours with an ASL interpreter on Feb. 21. The shanties chosen for this year’s project will imitate a municipal boiler room, celebrate the culinary arts, offer an interactive light show mimicking the northern lights, have a giant Ouija Board-inspired fortune-telling device, play underwater sounds and more. Visitors will have to admire NewStudio Architecture’s shanty from the outside. It’s a tiny 8-by-8-foot structure that project leaders

Polar bears and art fill White Bear Lake during the first weekend of the Art Shanty Projects Feb. 6.

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ART SHANTY PROJECTS When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 6-28 Where: On White Bear Lake near Ramsey County Park. Parking is available at the park, 5050 Lake Ave. Special events: • White Bear Center for the Arts sparkle parade and open house on Feb. 6. Show up at the beach at 1 p.m. with a sled covered in tinfoil and/or wearing everything shiny you can find and parade around before checking out the shanties. When you get cold, head on over to the arts center to check out the exhibits, do an art project or two, listen to music from Jazz Savvy and have some pizza and other treats. • Family weekend Feb. 13 and 14 with an abundance of kid-friendly performers and exhibits • All-access weekend Feb. 20 to 21 with rides out to the shanties, hourly audio described tours on Saturday and ASL interpreter tours on Sunday. More info: artshantyprojects.org

Adam Jarvi and Sean Wagner from the White Bear Lake architecture fi rm have dubbed the The Box Studio. Artists recruited by the arts center will take turns creating masterpieces inside the heated box. Many windows, including a corner of the structure composed only of glass, will allow outsiders to watch the artists work and will give the artists an 180-degree view of the lake. The shanty is designed to be easily towable in hopes it will continue to be used as a mobile retreat for artists long after the art shanties come off the lake. “We wanted to make something reusable this year,” Jarvi said. How

Art Shanty goers letting loose at the Dance Shanty.

exactly The Box Studio will be put to reuse is still to be determined. Inside a shanty sponsored by members of the arts center, visitors will discover that they don’t quite pronounce “Mahtomedi” correctly. Interactive displays will educate about the language of the Dakota people, according to Mary Jane LaVigne, one of the shanty’s creators. Visitors will learn how the native language inspired the names of many cities across Minnesota and with the push of a button can hear a recording of each city’s name being pronounced by members of the Minneapolis American Indian Center Dakota Language Roundtable.

The monster the under the bed (Allison Osberg) greets visitors to Slumber Party Shanty.

The 12-foot tall pedal bear (a bear sculpture attached to a multi-person bicycle made by volunteers with arts center ties) will also be back on the ice with a fuller coat (made from recycled plastic). A new 5-foot-tall bear cub will also roam the ice this year. Allen Christian created the cub sculpture atop a two-person bike donated by Jim Muellner of

A question wheel is set up on the lake at the Ouijatotter Shanty.

Just Two Bikes. A new pedicab that resembles a seal, created by arts center instructor Peter Schulze, will also give rides. This year’s rotating group of performers will include dancers, musicians, poets, fortune tellers and more. Other special activities include an opening day “sparkle parade” hosted by the White Bear Center of the Arts, Sunday

ArtCar and ArtBikes parades, a scavenger hunt and a fat-bike ride around the lake. See artshantyprojects.org for a schedule. Bentley encouraged locals to come visit the shanty town more than once to catch the special events and varied performances. “Each day will be a completely different experience,” she said.

Peace Train is among the unique art shanties.

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Icy antics

f I try to look at it from a more objective or outsider’s point of view, some of the wintertime activities of local residents, like voluntarily jumping into a hole in the ice or golfing with tennis balls, seem pretty unusual or even outrageous. It might be the natural human response to being cooped up indoors for long periods of time, or some inherited characteristics from the hearty people who first populated this northern climate, but in my opinion, these activities certainly help to add some memorable, entertaining highlights to what could otherwise be a long, cold slog through winter. Angle of In addition to the events that have been traditionally held on View White Bear Lake during the winter months — like the Polar Plunge Paul Dols benefit for the Special Olympics and the Bear’ly Open golf tournament on ice — The Art Shanty Projects have returned this year. To the uninitiated, The Art Shanty Projects could appear to be no more than a collection of ice fishing shacks sitting on a frozen lake. But for those who choose to visit them, they’ll find unique structures created by a variety of participants, including visual artists, musicians, composers, puppeteers, architects, poets, scientists, dancers/choreographers, writers, anglers, naturalists, vocalists, spoken word artists, craftspeople, storytellers, actors and playwrights, each with a specific theme. Because events ranging from sled dog demonstrations, snowshoe races and hot air balloon launches have been successfully held locally over the years, White Bear Lake is prepared to handle visitors and appears to be an ideal location for an additional event like the art shanties. Contrary to being at odds with each other, I even witnessed some crossover traffic between the Bear’ly Open and the Art Shanty Projects this past Saturday afternoon. Costumed golfers easily blended into the scene as they walked across the snow-covered ice to inspect the shanties while participants in the WBCA Sparkle Parade followed members of the Brass Messengers band along a path circling the temporary village on the ice. After spending some time on the ice, I visited a couple of my favorite spots in downtown White Bear Lake for coffee and a snack. The steady stream of traffic into local businesses I observed appears to suggest a direct link to the activities out on the lake. I spoke with a woman from Lakeville at the local Caribou Coffee shop who had just visited the Art Shanty Projects with her family. She said that she now intended to also explore other areas in and around White Bear Lake. A local restaurant manager observed an uptick in business in February, typically one of their slower months, when the Art Shanty Projects were on the lake back in 2014. We commonly hear about the impact of professional sports on the local economy, but now — in addition to the anecdotal evidence — there is a growing amount of statistical data showing how the arts also have a positive economic impact in the community. The Arts & Economic Prosperity IV study conducted by the nonprofit organization Americans for the Arts in 2015 provides compelling information about how a local organization, and specifically the White Bear Center for the Arts, not only enhances the quality of life but also acts as a significant economic engine. I’m glad that the Art Shanty Projects are back on White Bear Lake. I think the shanties provide local residents with the opportunity to check out a regional, and perhaps nationally recognized attraction in our own backyard while also providing the opportunity for visitors to the northeast metro to discover some of the additional attractions, character and charm that make this area such a desirable place to call home. Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com.

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With cleanup complete, Rice Creek Commons plan takes focus

ate last year, Rice Creek Commons (the site of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant) hit a major milestone – work to clean and clear the largest contaminated site in Minnesota was completed. When Ramsey County decided to purchase the site in 2013, our goal was to revive this dormant property into the economic and social engine that it once was. the Movers and Completing cleanup puts us one step closer to Shakers creating a vibrant Blake Huffman development that will strengthen our community and promote prosperity. The next step in the process was ﬁ nalizing the master plan, a document that outlines an achievable vision for the site. Arden Hills and Ramsey County had each approved the plan by early January. With the master plan in place and environmental cleanup complete, it is now time to move the project forward and build a space

for neighborhoods, businesses, and retail that ﬁts in seamlessly with our broader community. The master plan lays out a vision for Rice Creek Commons which creates a cohesive and connected mix of neighborhood communities, green space, retail, and ofﬁce space. Today, Ramsey County is home to more than half a million people, a highly educated workforce, and young and growing families. When complete, Rice Creek Commons will offer a place for our community to continue to expand – thousands of new housing units; parks and trails that connect residents to recreation, workplaces and local businesses; and more than 46 acres of commercial space, primed and ready to welcome the next generation of Minnesota enterprise. We know that infrastructure is the most important part of what makes any new development attractive. Ramsey County is working with our partners to update the connections surrounding Rice Creek Commons, creating safe and easy access to the site. Construction was completed this fall on a new bridge at Highway 96 and I-35W. We will begin work

on the I-35W and County Road H bridge this spring. We also know that our green space is just as important to creating a place where people want to live, work and play. That’s why we acquired an additional 93 acres of public parkland adjacent to Rice Creek Commons in November to build a bike and pedestrian trail to connect the Rice Creek North Regional Trail and the Highway 96 Regional Trail. Ramsey County’s goal in all of these efforts has been to capitalize on the location of the site and Minnesota’s growing population and restore a long-dormant area. Creating a space that complements our existing community has consistently been at the forefront of our efforts. Now that environmental cleanup is complete, and the master plan is approved, it is time to take the next big step in this transformative journey. We could not be more excited. I encourage anyone who is interested in learning more to visit www. ricecreekcommons.com. Blake Huffman is a Ramsey County Commissioner, representing District 1.

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Clean water means small business in Minnesota

ore than half of Minnesota’s workforce is employed by the state’s 500,000 small businesses. That’s more than 1.2 million Minnesotans, many whose livelihoods depend on clean water. This includes many small businesses in tourism, recreation, agriculture and more. The Clean Water Rule was released last year and is now being targeted by opponents who say it will be bad for business and the economy. Powerful lobbyists and some attorneys general in other states are initiating court battles without considering how important the rule is to our small business community. Most recently, Small Business Minnesota, along with the American Sustainable Business Council and others, helped keep the clean water rule from becoming a bargaining chip in passing the congressional budget. Our legislators need to understand that clean water is not only good for Minnesota’s small business, it is essential to our state’s economy:

Minnesota’s tourism industry, which includes many small businesses, has doubled in the past decade generating $13 billion in annual revenue and employing 250,000 Minnesotans. Yet, in the state’s most lucrative tourist area outside of the metro, half Southern Minnesota’s lakes have been designated as unsafe for swimming or ﬁshing, and many Movers and have been deemed Shakers unrecoverable. Minnesota’s Audrey Britton burgeoning microbreweries contributed t ib t d $$1.3 billion to Minnesota’s economy in 2014. An owner of one of Minnesota’s newest and most successful breweries, the Lupine Brewing Company in Delano, explained that changes in water, either from pollution or from watertreatment to address pollution,

can alter product quality, taste and uniformity, which would be devastating to their business. The owner called pollution “extremely hazardous to our business.” Minnesota has the country’s most robust wild rice trade. Wild rice has been harvested here for thousands of years and prior to 1970, Minnesota provided 50 percent of the world’s wild rice supply. No other native Minnesota plant approaches the level of cultural, ecological and economic value. Yet, Minnesota’s wild rice wetlands are under continual threat of being destroyed by unrestrained pollution. Minnesota’s family farms, small growers, high-demand organics sector and pollinator businesses all depend on clean water. Too often, legislators claim support for small business but primarily focus their time, public policy, our tax dollars and our natural resources on the wishes of powerful lobbyists and big business special interests. That does not make business nor economic

sense. Minnesota small businesses are a major economic growth engine. They are creating two of every three new jobs and nationally, small businesses contribute 50 percent of the GDP. While Minnesota has more Fortune 500s per capita than any other state but one, more Minnesotans are employed by small businesses than all those Fortune 500s combined. Small business is vital to our economy and clean water is vital to many small businesses. Additionally, the American Sustainable Business Council found that 80 percent of small business owners nationwide support the Clean Water Rule; 71 percent said protecting clean water was good for the economy. We need our elected officials to reflect these realities when making policy decisions. Audrey Britton is chair of Small Business Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit membership association of small business owners.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Sweetheart dance held The Shoreview Community Center will host a Sweetheart Dance 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12. The dance is intended for adults and children. There will be a DJ, crafts and treats. Cost is $7 per person. Register at www. shoreviewcommunitycenter.com.

Indoor farmers market announces last day Shoreview Community Center’s last indoor farmers market of the season will be held 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 16. The market features food and crafts.

all nine weeks. More info: bit.ly/1QpZ5nV. To apply, send an email to cert@ co.ramsey.mn.us by Feb. 1.

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Solar power presentations Free solar power presentations are planned Feb. 16 in White Bear Lake. The one-hour presentation will discuss solar market trends, describe basic components of a solar photovoltaic system, and outline the evaluation process for installing solar and incentive options. The presentation is at 7 p.m. at White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Highway 61. Advanced registration is not required. Midwest Renewable Energy Association is giving the presentations.

We moved — Again!

Environmental Speaker Series continues

We are back in our Commerce Court location. See our new showroom to design that magical shower enclosure.

Shoreview’s 2016 Environmental Speaker Series continues Feb. 17 with “Rice Creek Commons: Neighborhood of the Future, Right Next Door,” presented by Blake Huffman, Ramsey County Commissioner. The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. in the Shoreview City Council Chambers.

Fix-it clinic offered The Shoreview Library will host a free fi x-it clinic 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Attendees can have household items fi xed for free and learn repair skills. Small household appliances, clothing, electronics and mobile devices are welcome.

Emergency response training held The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is holding a Community Emergency Response Team training from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 16 to May 11. Participants will learn disaster preparedness and disaster response skills. They will be trained to assist their neighborhoods and workplaces following an event when emergency responders are not immediately available. The program concludes with a disaster simulation exercise. The class is free and all equipment is provided. Participants must be at least 18 years old, pass a criminal background check and commit to attending

NAMES IN THE NEWS Blake Huffman of Shoreview has announced his run for re-election to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners for District 1. Huffman has served on the Ramsey County Board for four years. He served as a city councilman in Shoreview from 19962012. During his tenure on the Ramsey County Board, it approved the Rice Creek Commons property for redevelopment and attained a flat county budget for three consecutive years. Jamie Becker-Finn of Roseville has announced her run for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives District 42B. Becker-Finn currently serves on the Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission. She is currently an Assistant Hennepin County Attorney. Becker-Finn previously served as a law clerk in Hennepin County District Court and

as a legislative assistant for the House Tax Committee. Becker-Finn graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota and William Mitchell College of Law. Randy Jessup of Shoreview has announced his run for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives District 42A. Jessup was a 2014 candidate. His top priorities are improving education for all Minnesota children, investing the state’s surplus in roads and infrastructure and eliminating state taxes upon seniors’ Social Security and military benefits. Jessup is a graduate of Bethel University in Arden Hills and the University of Minnesota. He has worked at Pillsbury, Quaker Oats and Ecolab and now owns four UPS Stores.

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SHOREVIEW EVENTS Contact: 651-621-7421

SOLAR POWER HOUR PRESENTATION

When and Where: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Shoreview Community Center; also 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Highway 61 Details: Discover the beneﬁts of solar energy for your business, home or farm. Onehour presentation discusses solar market trends, describes the basic components of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, outlines the evaluation process for installing solar PV, and introduces incentive options and economic beneﬁts. Contact: whitebearlake.org

SWEETHEART DANCE

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Kids can dress up and bring a special adult to the dance. DJ, crafts, and treats. $6/resident; $7/ non-resident. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreview communtycenter.com

VALENTINE DANCE

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 13 Where: Pike Lake Education Center, 2101 14th St. NW, New Brighton Details: Event for children up to age 8 includes dancing, crafts, reading, and silent auction sponsored by the Mounds View Schools Parent Advisory Committee. $5/child.

MINDFULNESS CLASS

When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 16-Mar. 8 Where: Northeast Youth & Family Services, 1280 North Birch Lake Blvd., White Bear Lake Details: Learn how being in a state of active, open attention on the present can reduce anxiety, increase focus and improve relationships with yourself and people around you. $40 for the series. Contact: 651-429-8544 or nyfs.org

COMMUNITY CPR/AED

When: 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Course provides certiﬁcation in infant, child and adult CPR and AED use. Deadline to register is Feb. 9. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreview communtycenter.com

SHOREVIEW INDOOR FARMER’S MARKET

When: 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N Details: Features vendors who produce farmstead products such as cheese, meats, ﬁsh, poultry, eggs, baked goods, canned goods, honey, maple syrup and preserves. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreview communitycenter.com

TOP TWO GENEALOGY WEBSITES-AN INDEPTH STUDY

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N Details: Class explores the best two genealogy sources on the internet. Registration required; $30/residents. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreview communtycenter.com

RICE CREEK COMMONS: NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE FUTURE, RIGHT NEXT DOOR

When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 Where: Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria St. N. Details: Ramsey County Commissioner Blake Huffman presents on the development at the old Twin Cities Army Ammunition site as part of the 2016 Environmental Speaker Series. Hear how the Rice Creek Commons is designed to be the largest net-zero energy redevelopment in the state. Contact: 651-490-4665 or shoreviewmn.gov

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Taste of Shoreview WHEN: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18

WHERE: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. DETAILS: 6th Annual

Fundraiser kicks off the 2016 Slice of Shoreview events. Evening includes sampling of food from Shoreview area restaurants, wine tasting, rafﬂes, live

auction and more. Advance tickets $20 or $35 for two; $25 each or $40 for two at the door.

CONTACT: sliceof shoreview.com

FISH FRY AT ST. ODILIA

When: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 and Mar. 4 Where: St. Odilia Catholic Church, 3495 N. Victoria St. Details: All-you-caneat dinner includes dessert. $10/adult; $7/ kids 5-12; kids under 5 free. Proceeds support athletic programs. Contact: stodilia.org

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DROP-IN PICKLEBALL

When: 1 p.m., one Wednesday/month, including Sept. 30 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Program for adults. $0.25 per card,

When: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, through April 27 Where: Island Lake School Gym, 3555 Victoria St. N. Details: Pickleball is a combination of

tennis, badminton and ping pong, played with paddles by four people on a badminton-sized court. Equipment provided. $3 per person. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreview communitycenter.com

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY PSEO INFORMATION NIGHT

When: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 Where: Century College, East Campus, Lincoln Mall, 3300 Century Ave. N. Details: High school sophomores, juniors and seniors can learn how to earn free college credits while in high school. Session covers, program guidelines, admission requirements, application process and FAQ’s. Register online. Contact: century.edu/ events

DINNER AND A SHOW

When: 5:30-6:15 p.m. dinner; 6:30-7:30 p.m. show Thursday, Feb. 11 Where: WBLAHS South Campus Cafeteria and Theater, 3551 McKnight Rd. N., White Bear Lake Details: Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels includes dinner catered by the Olive Garden followed by the Lakeshore Players’ performance, ‘Radio Players Show’. $25/ person. Contact: 651-653-3121 or whitebear.ce.feepay. com

‘AGNES OF GOD’

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 Where: Century College West Theatre Details: Story of a novice nun who gives birth to a child brings religion, belief and psychology to the forefront. Contact: 651-747-4059 or century.edu

KIDS DREAM WINTER FILM SERIES

When: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14 Where: Marcus Oakdale Theatre Details: See ‘Goosebumps’, rated PG, for $3. Also specials on concessions. Contact: 651-770-4994 or marcustheatres.com

SWEETHEART XC NIGHT and ‘eat like a bird’, hike SKI AND CANDLELIGHT to look for winter birds and create a feeder to HIKE

When: 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve Nordic Center, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo Details: 5.5 miles of LED lit ski trails, 2.5 mile candlelight snowshoeing and hiking on the Big Bluestem Trail. Free cocoa, coffee and cookies, bonﬁ re, live music by Chris and Jack duo 6:30-8:30. Ski pass ($6/day) and vehicle permit ($5/day) required. Ski equipment not provided. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us

TAMARACK TYKES: B IS FOR BIRDS

When: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Children ages 2-5 and an adult can have fun with beaks

take home. $9.75/adult and child. Registration required. Contact: parks. co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack

Columbus Details: Dog sledding demonstrations, games for kids, campﬁ res, and WSC’s animals. Dogs on leashes welcome.$10/ adults; $7/kids. Contact: 651-464-3993 or wildlifesciencecenter. org

PHEASANTS ON ICE

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13; registration at 8:30 a.m. Where: Lake George, 3100 217th Ave. NW, Oak Grove Details: 1st Annual ice ﬁshing derby hosted by Anoka County Pheasants Forever. Prizes guaranteed to 40th place. Tickets $25/ adults, $10 kids 12 and under. Contact: anokapf.org or jwnewps@gmail.com

WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER WINTER FESTIVAL

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 Where: Wildlife Science Center, 5463 W. Broadway Ave.,

WINTER BLIZZARD BLAST

When: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Families can explore forest and prairies on a guided snowshoe hike, kicksled on Terrapin Lake, play games on ice and enjoy hot cocoa and s’mores around a ﬁ re. $5/adults; $3/children 3-12; 2 and under free. Pay at the door. Contact: 651-433-2427 x 10

WINTERFEST

When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 and 11

a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 Where: Church of St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Saturday night is Lil’ Venetian spaghetti dinner and live auction; Sunday activities include games, food, silent auction, bingo, craft boutique, sweepstakes, meat and cash rafﬂes. Contact: 6510429-5337 or churchofstpiusx.org

VALENTINE’S WEEKEND COMEDY SHOW

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 Where: Running Aces Harness Park “Laugh Your Ace Off Comedy Club”, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Mark Poolos headlines the show, featuring Mario Hillman and hosted by Jodie Maruska. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 day of show. Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

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Friday, Feb. 19 Where: Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Ave. N., Oakdale Details: Luminarylit trail, bonﬁ re, food, beer and wine sampling, vintage board games. $34/person, snowshoes included. Contact: oakdalefun. com

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S SCOUTING DAY 2016

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The Singers WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20

Valentine Rd., Arden Hills

WHERE: Mounds

DETAILS: Nationally

View High School auditorium, 1900 Lake

recognized professional choir of 40 members.

NIGHT MOVES

When: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 Where: Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mtn Rd., Taylors Falls Details: Late Night ski/ride sessions until 1 a.m. Lift tickets $16, all ages. Contact: 651-465-6365 or wildmountain.com Friends and Family Fun Days When: 10:30 a.m.-close Monday, Feb. 15 Where: Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mtn Rd., Taylors Falls Details: Free ‘never-ending’ ski and snowboard lessons with a lift ticket. Join lesson any time between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: 651-465-6365 or wildmountain.com

PARENT-CHILD SNOWSHOE TREK

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Go off-trail on snowshoes with a naturalist, follow animal tracks and discover hidden homes beneath the snow. For children ages 4 and up with a parent. $12.38/parentchild pair; $6 snowshoe rental. Registration required. Contact: parks. co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack

COFFEE WITH A COP

When: 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 Where: McDonald’s, 2260 Rice St., Little Canada Details: Opportunity for Ramsey County residents to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know ofﬁcers in the neighborhood. Five deputies will be on hand for conversation. Contact: 651-266-7315or

Part of the ‘Music at Mounds View’ concert series.

CONTACT: mounds viewschools.net

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LUNCH ‘N LEARN WEBINAR

When: 12-12:40 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 Details: McKenze Maiers, Physical Therapist, discusses strategies to prevent running injuries including key exercises, training, footwear, and running mechanics. Register online. Contact: www. healthpartners localcare.org

WHITE BEAR’S NOTORIOUS GANGSTERS: THE SEQUEL

When: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St., White Bear Lake Details: Find out even more stories about the ‘bad guys’ who used White Bear Lake as their getaway spot in the 1930’s. Contact: whitebearhistory.org

‘WHAT NEXT AFTER UN CLIMATE NEGOTIATIONS IN PARIS?’

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Speaker J. Drake Hamilton , a participant in the Paris climate negotiations, will discuss conference results and U.S. Strategies to meet goals for carbon reductions, including the EPA’s Clean Power Plan. Contact: whitebearunitarian.org

GABLE PINES INFORMATIONAL LUNCHEON

When: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 Where: Jimmy’s Event Center, 3565 Labore Rd., Vadnais Heights

Details: Complimentary buffetstyle luncheon to get information about Gable Pines. RSVP. Contact: 651-829-3171

MINNESOTA HOME & PATIO SHOW

When: 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18; noon8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 Where: Saint Paul RiverCentre Details: Nearly 300 local and national exhibitors offer creative solutions for all home project needs, both inside and outside the home. Admission $9/ adults; $5/seniors and military; $2.50 children 6-12; 5 and under free. Contact” 763-755-8111 or homeandpatioshow. com

GLITZ & GLAM LADIES NIGHT OUT

When: 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 Where: meet at ReUse ReStyle, 4748 Washington Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Night of shopping, samples, and drinks. After-party at 8 p.m. at Rudy’s Redeye Grill. Contact: downtown whitebearlake.com

SCC ORIENTATION SESSION

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 Where: Suburban Community Channels, 2460 East County Rd. F, White Bear Lake Details: Free class tells all about public access and how to be involved as a viewer, volunteer or producer. Contact: 651-747-3830 or rwcable.com

3RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY SNOWSHOE, SIP AND SAMPLE When: 7-10 p.m.

When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 20 Where: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Patrol Station , 1411 Paul Kirkwold Dr., Arden Hills Details: Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts can learn about the work performed by public safety agencies in Ramsey County. Tours of the patrol station, educational activities and demonstrations. Interact with deputies, K-9 unit, water patrol dive team, ﬁ re department and more. Troop leaders encouraged to register by Feb. 12. Contact: 651-266-7332 or surveymonkey.com/r/ ScoutDay2016

TRANSITIONS WORKSHOP

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 Where: Mounds View Community Center, 5394 Edgewood Dr., Mounds View Details: Workshop offered by NAMI helps parents prepare young adult children living with a mental illness for independence, employment, college, transportation, life skills and housing. Registration requested. Contact: 651-645-2948 or namihelps.org

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Lutheran Church, 114 Fourth St. N., Stillwater Details: Performance titled ‘The Agony and the Ecstasy-from Darkness into Light’ features the area’s ﬁnest instrumentalists along with the choir. Contact: 651430-0124 or www. valleychamberchorale. org

OWL & SNOWSHOE

When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Meet resident Barred and Eastern Screech owls before heading out on a snowshow hike and calling to the owls. $8/ WNC friends and SMM members; $10 nonmembers. Ages 3+. Contact: 651-433-2427 x 10

SNOWSHOE LESSONS

When: 1-2:15 p.m. and 2:30-3:45 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo Details: Experience snowshoeing, led by a naturalist from Warner Nature Center. $5/ person for each lesson. Must be 9 years or older. Registration required. Contact: 651-430-8370

MN FIREARM SAFETY COURSE FOR YOUTH

When: 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 23, 25 & 26 & 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 Where: Forest Lake Sportsman’s Club, 4648 240th St. Details: Youth ages 11 & up can learn fi rearm safety and receive certification from the Minnesota DNR. Students must attend FOREST LAKE ROTARY all sessions; parents CLUB WINTER PLUNGE required to attend the When: Noon Saturday, sessions on Monday and Saturday. Registration Feb. 20 Where: Lakeside Park, $7.50, plus $7.50 to receive certification. Forest Lake Contact: forestlake. Details: Plungers ce.feepay.com jump into Forest Lake and raise money for local organizations. MEET ARTHUR Participants must be 10 FILLEBROWN years or older and raise When: 6 p.m. Monday, $75 in pledges. Feb. 22 Contact: Where: White Bear winterplunge.kintera. Lake Library, 2150 2nd org St., White Bear Lake Details: Recent research has uncovered HARDWOOD CREEK the story of Arthur COMMUNITY ART Fillebrown, the quieter SHOW ARTIST of the two siblings RECEPTION who donated their When: 2-4 p.m. lakeside cottage to the Saturday, Feb. 20 Historical Society in Where: Hardwood the 1970s. Hear his story Creek Library, 19955 Forest Blvd., Forest Lake illustrated through family photos and Details: Meet the artists who have artwork clippings. Contact: on display during the whitebearhistory.org month of February. Contact: 651-731-1320 or co.washington.mn.us/ RED CROSS library BLOOD DRIVE When: Noon-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 HOPE RESTORED Where: Culver’s, 4485 When: 7:30 p.m. Centerville Rd., Vadnais Saturday, Feb. 20 Heights Where: Trinity

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When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 26-Mar. 20 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Ticket $18$23. Performance full of shocking surprises and raucous humor. Contact: 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org

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When: 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 Where: Chomonix Golf Course, 700 Aqua Ln., Lino Lakes Details: Introductory class for all ages 8+ and bilities. Includes ski rental and instruction. Pre-registration required, $15/adult and $10/child. Contact: 651-482-8484 or anokacounty.us

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RAMSEY COUNTY POLICE REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:

ARDEN HILLS • A drunk man reportedly assaulted the cashier at the Cub Foods liquor store on Jan. 23. The cashier reported she refused to sell to a woman and an intoxicated man because neither of them had an ID. The man reportedly became belligerent and threw a box of wine. As the cashier escorted them out of the store, she said the man slapped her in the face. The man then ran away. The 29-year-old Arden Hills resident was located at his residence a few hours later and was arrested for misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct. • A man was arrested for seconddegree DWI after a hit-and-run occurred at the McDonald’s on County Road E on Jan. 29. A witness provided a license plate and vehicle description. A deputy located a matching vehicle with a license plate with one letter different than the witness provided in Roseville. The driver admitted to having been in the area but denied hitting anyone. He tested 0.22 and 0.19 on breathalyzers. The Roseville man, 27, had two prior DWI convictions. He was booked for second-degree DWI. • Car keys were reported stolen from a jacket at North Heights Lutheran Church on Jan. 31.

SHOREVIEW • A Nancy Place resident on Jan. 21 reported a fraudulent check was cashed at a Walmart for $700. The

complainant believed the check was stolen from the mailbox on Jan. 8 and washed. • After a resident on Walnut Lane reported a suspicious vehicle Jan. 22, it was realized that the occupant was outside the home of a woman who had a restraining order against him. The man had two knives in his possession and a baseball bat in his vehicle. The 37-year-old man was arrested for restraining order violation and a felony warrant. • An elderly woman at Scandia Shores sent $2,500 to a suspected scammer. A relative reported the fraud on Jan. 22. A caller claimed the woman had won a car but fi rst needed to send a $500 tax payment. The woman mailed the cash to a Wisconsin address. The scammer called again and said an additional $2,000 was required for taxes. A bank employee, suspicious about the woman’s large withdrawals, notified the woman’s grandson, who was able to retrieve the letter containing cash payment from the post office. The cash that she previously had mailed was recovered at its Monroe, Wisconsin destination. The FBI, U.S. Postal Service and Monroe Police Department are investigating the scam, which appears to be using an elderly woman in Monroe to forward the money to unknown suspects in Jamaica. • A resident on Maple Lane reported an unknown man pounding on a door Jan. 22. The man told responding deputies he had crashed his truck. The pickup was found crashed in a ditch off South Owasso Boulevard. It appeared the vehicle

had crashed into several trees and came to a stop just shy of a pond. Several beer cans were distributed around the truck. The Illinois man, 22, was booked for DWI after he tested 0.17 and 0.19 on breathalyzers. • A Vadnais Heights woman, 22, was arrested for DWI Jan. 23 at Snail Lake Boulevard and Highway 96. A deputy stopped her because it appeared she was trying to evade the deputy. She tested 0.11 and 0.10 on breathalyzers. • A Shoreview man, 32, was arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property Jan. 26 at the Country Inn & Suites on White Bear Parkway. The man reportedly refused to turn down his music, then smashed a wooden chair outside the hotel. He was uncooperative with deputies until they threatened him with a stun gun. • A woman reported $45 was taken from her purse from an unlocked office at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church on Jan. 26. • Two theft from auto reports were received Jan. 27: in the 4300 block of Rustic Place and 100 block of Jansa Drive.

• Theft from auto was reported Jan. 28 at the Snail Lake Education Center. • Theft from auto was reported in the 300 block of Lilac Lane on Jan. 29. • The front tires of a Jeep went through the ice on Lake Owasso Jan. 31. Warning signs were placed and a tow truck retrieved the vehicle the next morning. • A couple on Royal Oaks Drive on Feb. 1 reported two blank checks that had been mailed to them from a credit card company had been stolen and cashed for $500 each. They suspected the checks had been stolen on Jan. 8, as there was no mail in their box that day and they had found discarded mail belonging to another address near their mailbox. • Theft from auto was reported Feb. 1 at the condos at 605 Harriet Avenue. • A man reported his wallet was missing and he believed it was taken after he left it at the Allina Health Clinic on Lexington Avenue on Feb. 1. • A storage locker was broken into and a charcoal grill reportedly was taken Feb. 1 from the underground garage at Lake Place condos on Kent Street.

SHOREVIEW CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Shoreview City Council took the following action at its Feb. 1 meeting: Held a public hearing regarding an application for a cable franchise by CenturyLink. In November 2015 council approved a motion to accept applications for new cable Franchises in Shoreview. CenturyLink completed the application and the next step was to hold a public hearing. No citizen comments were made at the public hearing and council authorized staff to pursue negotiations with CenturyLink. Matt Vaughn

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Winter Carnival royals visit Shoreview seniors BY SARA MARIE MOORE STAFF WRITER

The 2016 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royalty visited Shoreview Senior Living on Groundhog Day. â€œIt was a fabulous day here despite all the snow,â€? said Kristy Reed, activity director. The Royalty knighted several seniors at the home. Donnie Christianson was knighted Shoreview Senior Living's King â€œfor his love and care for others.â€? Jan Drolson was knighted Queen for â€œher dedication to helping others.â€? Maria Rosen was knighted

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SCHOOL BRIEFS Girl Scouts host book drive for Mounds View schools Junior Girl Scout Troop 55411 from the Oak Shore Hills/Mounds View Service Unit held a community book drive in January to provide more books for the Snail Lake Kindergarten Center and other libraries

in the Mounds View School District as well as children who may not have books of their own at home. The troop had seven community collection locations. The book drive was part of the troop’s Bronze Award, the highest award that can be earned as a Junior Girl Scout.

Students raise $3,800 to fight cancer Mounds View High School’s business management class hosted a fundraiser to raise money for children’s cancer research at the North Oaks Country Club Jan. 14. Through the generosity of many community members and local businesses, the class raised over $3,800, which will be given to Children’s Cancer Research Fund. The evening included a gourmet meal, keynote speakers, silent auction, giveaways and selected local vendors. The keynote speaker was Danielle Enberg, a childhood cancer survivor.

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Junior Girl Scout Troop 55411 from the Oak Shore Hills/Mounds View Service Unit made boxes for a community book drive they held in January.

A local Lego League team collected more than 100 items, weighing 162 pounds, during an electronics recycling drive Jan. 11-13. The team partnered with

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Lego League team ATHENA holds an electronics recycling drive at Island Lake Elementary. From left: Ella Nyholm, Clair O’Quinn, Ginny Gatto, Caitlynne Springhorn, Aubree Klein and Anisha D’Souza.

Retrofit Companies to host the recycling drive. The team is comprised of six fi fth- and sixth-grade Island Lake Elementary and Chippewa Middle School students. Their team name is All That High Energy Nerd Action (ATHENA). Lego

League is an organization to bring students together to solve real-world problems through science, technology, engineering and math. ATHENA will compete in the state tournament on Feb. 20 at Washington Magnet School in St. Paul.

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Viewettes heading to State The Mounds View High School Viewettes earned a berth to the Minnesota State High School League State Dance Tournament with a first place finish in jazz at the section 3AAA meet on Feb. 6. The Viewettes’ performance to “Pretty Hurts” topped the field of 13 teams. Captains Holly Jacobs, Neva Knoll, Lauren Lippert and Bri Sislo-Schutta lead the jazz team of 13 dancers to Mounds View’s first sections victory since 2009. For most of the dancers, this will be their first experience dancing at Target Center. Just four of the dancers are returning members of the jazz team that competed at state last year. Led by first-time head coach Ellie Wood and assistants Michaela Voss and Christine Morgan, the Viewettes will compete on Friday, Feb. 12 at 2:00 pm at Target Center.

Shoreview’s Alec Abercrombie, member of the Tri-City Red American Legion Baseball team and 2015 4th District MVP, was honored Jan. 25, at the St. Paul Baseball Old Timers’ Hot Stove League Banquet, held in Oakdale. The Klark-Killen Award, given annually to the 4th District MVP, was presented by Dave Lee of WCCO. Other head table guests included Bert Blyleven, Glen Perkins, Kyle Gibson, Terry Ryan, Jim Rantz, and Jerry Bell of the Twins, as well as John Anderson of the Minnesota Gophers. Kris Atteberry emceed the event. A centerfielder with Tri-City Red, Abercrombie had great range and a tremendous arm. In 29 games in 2015, he averaged .406, had a slugging percentage of .755, and added 15 stolen bases, 43 RBI, 10 home runs, and 10 doubles. The Mounds View graduate is currently a freshman and playing baseball at North Dakota State University.

Mustangs drop pool decision to Woodbury JV Mustangs pick up a nice win 400-yard freestyle relay team was also victorious. The Mustang JV squad edged the Royals by a score of 79-73. The Royals took a 10-4 lead with a 1-3 finish in the 200-yard medley relay. The Mustang quartet of freshman Jared Martini, eighth grader Isaac Pan, Doan, and freshman Ian Boyles was second in 1:48.54. In the 200-yard freestyle, Albert Pan swam to a 1:55.91 to claim second

place. Senior Leo Rossi was third in 1:57.84, while sophomore Jason Lou took fi fth place in 2:00.77. Isaac Pan was the top finisher for the Mustangs in the 200yard individual medley with a second place swim of 2:12.13. Junior Noah Vranyes was third in 2:20.19 and Martini’s 2:21.47 was good enough for fourth place. At this point in the meet, the score was close at 25-21 in favor of the Royals.

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The Royals started to pull away with a sweep of the top three places in the 50-yard freestyle. Senior co-captain Josh Peterson swam to a 23.77 to claim fourth place, while eighth grader Will Quackenbush was fi fth in 24.07. The hosts earned another seep in the diving well and pushed their lead to 5127. Freshman Josh Bowman was fourth with a season’s best 149.65 points on the one-meter board. Freshman Tad Tomczyk claimed fi fth

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time of 1:12.86 to finish third. In the 400-yard freestyle relay, the unit comprised of Quackenbush, Rossi, Albert Pan, and Josh Peterson swam to an easy win with a season’s best 3:32.28 clocking. In junior varsity competition, the Mustangs narrowly defeated the Royals 79-73. Individual event winners for the Mustangs were sophomore David Severson (200 Free & 500 Free), sophomore Kyle Peterson (50 Free & 100 Free), sophomore Eric Pham (100 Fly), and sophomore Thomas Wilkowske (100 Back). With the loss, the Mustangs drop to 3-4 in SEC standings, with one dual meet remaining on the schedule. They will host the Roseville Raiders on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 6:00 pm at the Chippewa Middle School pool. Diving competition will take place at Spring Lake Park HS, beginning at 4:00 pm. At this meet, the Mustangs will honor their four seniors. Press release

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Laudner speaks at fundraiser event Mounds View High School Baseball’s 10th Annual Diamond Club Dinner and Silent Auction was held on Sunday, January 31, at the North Oaks Golf Club. Featured speaker, Tim Laudner, right, shared stories from his experiences growing up and playing baseball in Brooklyn Park, as well as from college and as a Major Leaguer and World Series Champion with the Minnesota Twins. In addition to discussing the importance of enjoying and respecting the game with Mounds View players and other attendees, he related his most memorable moment in baseball - the 1987 welcome home celebration at the Metrodome, after the Twins’ ALCS championship win in Detroit.

Former Lake Region hockey players share memories of their early days at a program held Jan. 31 at the Shoreview Community Center. From left: Moderator Ted Wegleitner, Rob McClanahan, Peter Goldsmith, Tim Skildum, Mike Winkel, Bob Quick and Dennis Hoppe.

STUDENT NEWS Named to the dean’s list fall semester 2015: College of St. Scholastica, Duluth: Lisa Ito, Shoreview. Grinnell College, Iowa: Henry Nelson, Shoreview.

University of Massachusetts, Lowell: Gabriella Mastroguiseppe, Shoreview. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks: Jessica Nordmeyer, Shoreview.

Price tag to fill lake shocking to proponents Cost estimates, in 2018-19 dollars, are higher for Sucker Lake because it requires a 1,600-foot tunnel under I-35E, noted SEH senior engineer Patti ST. PAUL — The highly anticipated Craddock. Its alignment also has more report on “Cost Estimates for Movcontaminated sites and poorer soils ing Water to White Bear Lake” was for construction. The Vadnais Lake delivered to lawmakers Jan. 29, right on schedule. It left many of those most estimate includes road replacement and purchase of private property for vocal about augmentation in sticker the treatment plant. shock. Craddock said there were key The report was called a “prelimiassumptions in the study: Size of the nary glimpse at augmentation,” by system and a flow rate of 6,000 gallons Department of Natural Resources pumped per minute. Two billion galCommissioner Tom Landwehr, who lons per year was selected as system was careful to add that the agency’s size, historically the volume pumped involvement “was not a recommendawhen White Bear Lake was augmenttion but a mandate given to us by the ed with groundwater, she said. That Legislature.” would add about 2 feet on top of the The DNR was directed in 2015 to prepare cost estimates for augmenting lake. DNR spokesman Jason Moeckel said White Bear Lake with Mississippi additional firms provided independent River water taken from the Sucker peer review of SEH’s work and the Lake Chain of Lakes. Water would be purchased from St. Paul Regional Wa- agency is confident the analysis proter Services, which pumps river water vides an accurate concept level cost estimate. through the chain of lakes as part of Members of the Friends of White its drinking water supply system. Bear Lake (FOWBL), an augmentation Vadnais Heights engineering fi rm advocacy group attending the DNR Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH) was hired to conduct the analysis and pres- briefi ng, were left scratching their heads. ent the report, which cost a total of Greg McNeely, a Birchwood resident $218,000 to prepare. The company has who also chairs the White Bear Lake substantial experience building pipeRestoration Association, the plaintiff lines in Shoreview and North Oaks. in the lake level lawsuit, told DNR A lead engineer on the project cut right to the chase in a briefi ng last Fri- representatives “the high number will day at Department of Natural Resourc- make it tougher to have something es headquarters: Capital costs to build happen.” “We knew the SEH number would a pipeline from Sucker Lake to White Bear Lake is estimated at $67 million. be high, but we had no idea it would be the number you’re estimating,” A cheaper alternative from East VadMcNeely said. “Some of us are here nais Lake would cost $55 million. because we’re trying to help this lake Operations and maintenance cost that has been in trouble for 10 years. was estimated at $570,000 per year for This number is overwhelming. We either pipeline. have to be open, if we care about the Both lakes are located in Vadnais lake, to another side. And understand Heights about 4 miles west of White that side is way different than what we Bear Lake. Both alignment alternaheard today.” tives were assumed to have similar McNeely is referring to an alternainfrastructure systems and include tive cost estimate being prepared on water treatment to remove aquatic behalf of FOWBL. invasive species and solid particles. BY DEBRA NEUTKENS REGIONAL EDITOR

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Members commissioned the fi rm of Emmons and Olivier Resources to do its own study. Results aren’t due until March 1, but the Friends group is expecting a price tag less than half the number provided in the SEH study. During a question and answer session, an engineer for the city of North St. Paul asked what the study means for the settlement agreement? “Obviously the focus on augmentation somewhat complicates efforts to implement terms of the agreement,” replied Barb Naramore, DNR assistant commissioner. “We continue to work on implementation of the terms of the agreement. We have done the work the Legislature directed us to do on developing cost estimates of augmentation.” Jim Markoe, president of the Lake Homeowners Association, an intervenor in the lawsuit, and a FOWBL board member, wanted everyone in the room to know that a clause in the settlement preserves the right to pursue augmentation. The lake resident noted that the DNR has permitted two augmentation systems within five miles of White Bear Lake — on Lake Gilfi llan and Snail Lake. “They are operating efficiently and safely,” Markoe said. “They did not require an environmental impact statement or extraordinary water quality standards. Those lakes are cleaner and fuller than they were prior to augmentation.” When asked if he was shocked at the estimate, Sen. Chuck Wiger said “Yes. We’ll need to examine the assumptions and put together a proposal. We need to keep the momentum going. We all know how important this is for our region.” The senator added that the Sucker Lake option will be taken off the table. Rep. Matt Dean had a similar reaction, telling constituents after the briefi ng that he was “very disappointed. We obviously got a little sticker shock,” he said.

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There are other uncertainties, as well, that could affect the estimate. Unknown underground conditions, the amount of water pumped, changes in design assumptions such as system capacity and a modified pipeline route, are all variables in the price. Additional water treatment may also be necessary to meet quality standards beyond the basic fi ltration system included in the SEH cost estimates. The higher level of phosphorus in the river and Sucker Lake Chain compared to White Bear Lake is a particular concern, noted the engineer. Capital costs could increase by $23 to $40 million, depending on treatment technology. This could also increase operation and maintenance costs from $900,000 to $4.1 million per year, Craddock said. Naramore pointed out that by statute, the impact on water quality must be part of the decision making when issuing a water appropriations permit. The DNR is in discussions with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding permitting requirements and water quality, she said. It is hoped that bonding money procured from the 2016 Legislature will fi nance a pipeline. Who will pay operating and maintenance costs and how the project will be managed remain unclear at this point. Area lawmakers plan to meet with all parties early March, before the start of the session, to discuss answers to many remaining questions. Meanwhile, the Friends group wants those who benefit from the lake to keep an open mind. “The DNR estimate is not the last word,” McNeely said. “There are less complicated system designs and routing options that dramatically reduce the cost estimate.” The complete SEH analysis can be found on the DNR website at www.dnr. state.mn.us/gwmp/wbl-report/index. html

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“THE BOY” (PG-13) [VIOLENCE AND TERROR, AND SOME THEMATIC MATERIAL.]

— When an American nanny (Lauren Cohan) from Montana is hired by an elderly British couple (Jim Norton and Diana Hardcastle) to care for their 8-year-old son who turns out to be a doll in this creepy, unpredictable, unevenly paced, 97-minute thriller, she turns to a kind grocery store deliveryman (Rupert Evans) after she begins questioning her sanity as odd things begin happening at the stately English mansion.

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WEATHER TIDBIT We packed a lot of winter in last week. The Groundhog Day snow totaled 11.2”, bringing my season snow total to 30”. Mild temperatures over the weekend included 43 on Sunday, Feb 7. Later that day, high winds and snow limited visibilities as Arctic air moved in. YEAR AGO THIS WEEK Arctic air moves in during the day of Feb. 11, sending temps to below 0. February 14, 20-day cold spell begins. Temperatures will stay below freezing until March 6. Not this year.

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(R) [STRONG CRUDE SEXUAL CONTENT, INCLUDING SOME GRAPHIC NUDITY, AND LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT.]

— Vulgar, stupid, unfunny, groan-inducing, 92-minute parody that spoofs “Fifty Shades of Grey” and is filled with F-bombs and crude language in which a wealthy businessman (Marlon Wayans) who is into S & M tries to get a beautiful student (Kali Hawk) to sign a document that lays out rules that she must follow if she agrees to be his submissive sexual partner.

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— When her seriously injured husband (Noah Emmerich) is hunted down by a tenacious posse of outlaws (Ewan McGregor, Boyd Holbrook, et al.) after he shot four people at a Missouri whorehouse in 1871 in this engaging, bullet-riddled, predictable, 92-minute Western, his housewife (Natalie Portman) hires her ex-fiancé (Joel Edgerton) as a gunslinger to help protect them.

“WILD AFRICA” (NR)

— Helena Bonham Carter narrates this stunning, educational, 3-D, 45-minute IMAX documentary dominated by amazing cinematography that showcases the myriad landscapes, changing weather patterns and wonderful animals of Kenya and the Serengeti, including elephants, crocodiles, gorillas, wildebeests, pink flamingos, lions, chameleons, lizards, hippos, zebras, vultures and desert vipers.

WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com.

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